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Vice President to embark on a State visit to France
VP to attend Paris Peace Forum held to commemorate the centenary of the end to the First World War
Shri Naidu will also unveil the Indian Armed Forces Memorial
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of France, will be visiting Paris from 9 to 11 November 2018, to represent Government of India in the activities commemorating the centenary of the Armistice of World War I.
India was one of the largest contributors of soldiers during World War I. India’s participation at the Armistice Centenary ceremony will be a befitting tribute to the sacrifices made by these soldiers, underlining India’s historical contribution to global peace and security.
The Heads of State / Heads of Government of over 50 countries and their representatives are expected to participate in the centenary activities. On 11 November, the Vice President will attend the ceremony to commemorate the armistice of World War I at Arc de Triomphe, presided over by the French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron.
As part of the Armistice Centenary, the French Government will also be hosting the Paris Peace Forum, which will take place in Paris from 11-13 November 2018.
The aim of the Paris Peace Forum is to establish a global platform to reaffirm the importance of multilateralism, international cooperation and reform of global governance institutions. The Forum provides a platform for discussion and debate with special emphasis on civil society initiatives and shares experiences and innovative solutions involving all the stakeholders in governance.
The Forum is envisioned as a recurring, annual event to promote governance solutions in five key areas: Peace and Security, Environment, Development, New Technologies, and Inclusive Economy. The Vice President will speak at the high-level panel discussion titled, "Dialogue of the Continents on Global Governance”.
The Vice President will also address the Indian community on 9 November 2018 and will inaugurate the Indian War Memorial at Villers Guislain on 10 November 2018. India constructed this war memorial at Villers Guislain, a town around 200 km from Paris, to highlight the contribution of the soldiers of the undivided India to the freedom of France in the World War I.
Later, the Vice President will participate in a Reception at ‘The Mairie Hall’ behind Mayor’s Office. Shri Naidu will also visit the Exhibition organized to showcase the role of Indian Armed Forces during the World War I at the Memorial.
He will also hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum.
After completing of his visit to France, the Vice President is scheduled to return to New Delhi on November 12th morning.
PIB Headquarters
MSME organises National Level Vendor Development Programme cum Industrial Exhibition at Avadi
Micro, small and Medium Enterprises  Development Institute, Chennai the State Level field Office of the Ministry of Micro, small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, New Delhi, in association with HVF, TANSTIA, AIEMA, IEMA, CDISSIA AND DIC is organising a 2 day “MSME-DEFENCE HEAVY VEHICLE EXPO” – a National Level Vendor Development Programme cum Industrial Exhibition on 4th & 5th Jan 2018 at at Valluvar Vasuki Kalyanamandapam, HVF, Avadi, Chennai – 54.
Objective of the Expo “MSME-DEFENCE HEAVY VEHICLE EXPO” is to groom Micro, Small and Medium industries as suppliers to Indian Defence and allied organisations. It will also throw open new business opportunities for MSMEs in the backdrop of product diversification and technology up gradation. Both the large scale units and MSMEs will display their products. Other organizations who work for the welfare and growth of MSME’s will be participating in this EXPO. Around 100 stalls are expected to be put up. 3000 visitors will be witnessing the event every day.
Theme Pavilions:
MS & SS Sheet metal fabrication units, OEM’s, Castings, forged items Pressed components, Chemicals, Auto components, Tools Laboratory Equipment’s, glass products, Plastic products, Electronic and Electrical goods manufacturer, Chemicals and wood products, Batteries, solar energy, computer and its allied products, furniture, lighting products, Leather Products, Packing items, IT & IT Enabled services Handicrafts, Paints and lubricants, paper products, water treatment equipment’s, food processing, Garments making.
As concurrent events, Seminars will be organised on various Government schemes, Technological Developments, Procedures and formalities for vendor registration of PSUs Import export and digital Marketing.
Vendor Development Programme on 04.01.2018 from 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM  and seminar on Improve your business, 04.01.2018 from 11.30 AM To 05.30 PM Organisations of the Defence PSUs, Govt. of India, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and banks like, Indian Bank, NSIC, SIFBI, NABARD, TIIC, NSC, IDBI angel investors and District Industries Centre will participate and give power point presentations on latest information for the benefit of the participants.
Entry free for all Business Visitors will be allowed with a proof of their Business card/ADHAAR/UAM to the above Exhibition.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurates and dedicates to the people development schemes in Gandhinagar district and city worth Rs. 15.01 crores via video conferencing
Shri Amit Shah also laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth Rs. 119.63 crores
“I am confident that under the leadership of the PM Modi, we all will endeavour to make Gandhinagar a model Lok Sabha constituency”
“Public awareness is the only solution in the fight against Corona”
Union Home Minister expressed gratitude to the volunteers in Gandhinagar who are serving humanity by providing rations, mask, sanitizers and medicines to the needy under the leadership of PM Modi
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and dedicated to the people development schemes in Gandhinagar district and city worth Rs. 15.01 crores via video conferencing today. He also laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth Rs. 119.63 crores. This includes Smart City projects, upgradation of gardens, road widening and new classrooms in Girls School. These development projects will give a boost to the development of Gandhinagar. Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Nitin Patel also attended the function via video conferencing from Rupaal village.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Amit Shah said, “I am confident that under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we all will endeavour to make Gandhinagar a model Lok Sabha constituency.” The Union Home Minister also said that “the nation is fighting a battle against Corona epidemic under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji”. Besides, the fight against Corona is being waged in Gujarat under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vijay Rupani. As a result of these continuous efforts, there has been a decline in Casualty Rate and the Recovery rate has also improved.
The Union Home Minister said that “public awareness is the only solution in the fight against Corona”. He also appealed to the people to strictly observe Social Distancing. Shri Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the volunteers in Gandhinagar who are serving humanity by providing rations, mask, sanitizers and medicines to the needy under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day230
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 66.98 Cr
More than 64.70 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 66.98 Crore  landmark milestone today. More than 64.70 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today.
This is as per the 7 pm provisional report. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,59,871
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2nd Dose
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84,29,717
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,27,131
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2nd Dose
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1,33,85,387
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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26,32,16,729
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2nd Dose
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3,09,57,208
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,42,07,339
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2nd Dose
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5,64,66,445
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,84,91,261
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2nd Dose
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4,59,94,620
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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51,46,02,331
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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15,52,33,377
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Total
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66,98,35,708
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 2ndSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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439
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2nd Dose
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14,024
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,130
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2nd Dose
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62,232
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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33,22,853
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2nd Dose
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10,42,764
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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8,36,415
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2nd Dose
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5,33,512
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3,87,210
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2nd Dose
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2,70,322
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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45,48,047
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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19,22,854
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Total
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64,70,901
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana Launched in Telangana
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana  was launched in the state of Telangana on the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, at Suryapetby by the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan, in the presence of Shri Bandaru Dattatru, MP . PMUY LPG connections were distributed to the BPL Women beneficiaries by the dignitaries on the stage.
PMUY has been a revolutionary initiative that has transformed the lives of more than 3.57 crore households spanning across the length and breadth of the country. The initiative is in line with Governments aim to eradicate energy poverty, thereby promoting economic empowerment.
Addressing the gathering Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan said that the scheme has been impacting the lives of women from BPL families in a major way by reducing the drudgery of cooking with polluting fuels and will go a long way in reducing indoor pollution. He said that the main mantra of PMUY is “Mahilaon Ko Mila Samman, Swachh Indhan Behtar Jeevan”. He said in order to educate the BPL families, Government is organizing ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan’ from 14th April – 5th May across the country showcasing 7 schemes of the central government. He also announced that on 20th April 2018, ‘Ujjwala Diwas’ will be celebrated by way of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Panchayats at 15000 locations in which large number of PMUY LPG connections will be distributed. LPG Panchayats will focus on the key themes of Health, Economic cost, Safety, Environment and Empowerment. He conveyed that 20 Lakh connections will be distributed in the state of Telangana and for that the total distributorship will be raised from 700 to 1000 in the State in future.
The overwhelming response to the PMUY initiative and its efficient implementation & monitoring have led the Government to revise the initial target of releasing 5 crore connections to 8 crore by the year 2020.To achieve this enhanced target, additional categories have been included under extended Ujjwala scheme viz. SC, ST, Most BC, Antyodaya Anna Yojana etc.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane calls upon all to recall the sacrifices of those involved in Freedom Struggle
The Ministry of MSME celebrated the Tiranga Yatra and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in New Delhi, today. The campaign was led by Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane. The Yatra was attended by officers of the Ministry of MSME, Office of Development Commissioner , its field offices, NSIC and KVIC.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rane called upon all to recall the sacrifices of those involved in the freedom struggle and to whom we owe our present. He stated that we need to work in a concerted and coordinated manner to ensure a successful future for the MSMEs of the country.
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UPSC
Result of Civil Services Examination, 2019-Reserve List
The result of the Civil Services  Examination, 2019 was declared vide Press Note dated 04.08.2020 recommending 829 candidates in order of merit for appointment to IAS, IFS, IPS and Central Services Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ against 927 vacancies.
The Commission, in accordance with the Rule 16  &  of the Civil Services Examination Rules, was also maintaining a Consolidated Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate under the respective categories.
As sought by the Department of Personnel & Training, the Commission has now recommended 89 candidates which include 73 General, 14 OBC, 01 EWS and 01 SC, to fill up the remaining posts based on the Civil Services Examination, 2019. Particulars of these candidates are included herewith. The candidates so recommended will be intimated directly by the DOP&T.
The candidature of following 04  candidates bearing Roll No. 0404736, 0835241, 2100323 and 6603686 are provisional.
The result of one candidate has been kept withheld.
The list of these 89 candidates is also available on the UPSC website i.e. http//www.upsc.gov.in.
Roll Numbers:-click here for full list
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Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power approves new ISTS projects of Rs 15893 crore
Transmission network expansion to augment seamless transfer of power from power surplus regions to power deficit region
Union Minister of Power and MNRE has approved new 23 Inter State Transmission System Projects  with an estimated cost of Rs. 15893 crore. The new ISTS projects comprises of 13 projects with an estimated cost of Rs 14766 to be developed under Tariff Based Competitive Bidding  and 10 projects with an estimated cost of Rs. 1127 crore to be developed under Regulated Tariff Mechanism .
The new transmission projects would inter-alia facilitate evacuation system for 14 GW of Renewable Projects in Rajasthan, 4.5 GW of RE projects in Gujarat, 1 GW Neemuch Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh and feeding areas near Akhnoor and Jammu region by establishing Siot Substation in Jammu.
These projects were approved after examining the recommendations of the National Committee on Transmission and in accordance with the National Tariff Policy 2016, notified by the Central Government, which provides that ISTS project is developed through TBCB, except for certain category projects, which are strategic, technical-upgradation or time-bound in nature.
The above transmission network expansion would augment seamless transfer of power from power surplus regions to power deficit regions and thus optimizing the use of generation resources as well as meeting the demands of end consumers without any transmission constraints. It would assist growth of renewable energy based capacity.
Election Commission
Advisory to political parties/contesting candidates for compliance of Model Code of Conduct  during bye election - regarding.
The Commission's existing instructions regarding enforcement of Model Code of Conduct during bye-elections to Parliamentary/Assembly Constituency provides that the applicability of Model Code of Conduct would be to the concerned district comprising the AC/PC going to such bye-election. The only relaxation in these instructions have been given vide the Commission's letter 437/6/INST/2016-CSS dated 29th June, 2017 and reiterated vide letter no 437/6/1/ECI/INST/FUNCT/MCC/2017 dated 18th January, 2018 that in case the constituency is comprised in State Capital/MetropolitanCities/Municipal Corporations. In such cases, MCC instructions would be applicable in the area of concerned Constituency only. In all other cases, aforesaid instructions would be enforced in the entire district covering the Constituency going for bye-election. The above relaxation has been given with an objective that the operation of MCC does not hamper normal developmental and administrative functioning in the State and districts.
It has been brought to the notice of the Commission that certain political parties/candidates are organizing electioneering activities in the areas adjoining the district/constituency where the bye-election is being conducted. In this regard all political parties/candidates are advised not to organize any political activities directly related to the bye-elections even in the areas adjoining the district/constituency where the bye-election are being held. The District Election Officers concerned will ensure that the MCC instructions and COVID guidelines relating to the norms of social distancing are followed in the districts adjoining to the poll going district/constituency.
Competition Commission of India
CAG Rajiv Mehrishi calls for a market regulator in event of market failure while delivering 9th Annual Day lecture of CCI
Competition Commission of India celebrated its 9th Annual Day on 20th May 2018 with a lecture delivered by Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, on Competition Law in India: Reflection and Rethinking. This lecture was attended by an audience representing, among others, business and industry, bureaucracy, regulatory authorities, chambers of commerce, legal fraternity and academics.
In his lecture, Shri Mehrishi emphasised the need of a market regulator to address the issue of market failure. He highlighted issues such as structure of regulatory bodies, interface of competition law with sectoral regulators, market power of the State, and the challenges thrown by the new economy in competition regulation. Shri Mehrishi expressed his concerns relating to market regulation in the new economy in terms of first mover advantage emanating from economies of scale, common shareholding, vertical integration, financing cartels etc.
With regard to interface with sectoral regulators, he flagged the issue of jurisdictional overlap with CCI, arising due to several sectoral regulators having competition provisions in their legislations. To resolve this overlap, he suggested statutory amendments and setting up of some engagement protocols between CCI and sectoral regulators. He also emphasized that given its specialized skills and experience across sectors, CCI is best placed to regulate markets on matters of competition.
Shri Devender Kumar Sikri, Chairperson, Competition Commission of India, in his welcome address highlighted Commission's journey so far and stated that during the last nine years, Commission has reviewed 951 antitrust cases, 569 merger filings and has held more than 600 advocacy events. He emphasised that CCI has strived to nurture a culture of competition in markets through credible antitrust enforcement and regular engagement with stakeholders. He also cited the role of leniency provision of the Competition Act as an effective tool in detecting cartels.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, appreciated the crucial role played by the Competition Commission of India at each stage of corporate life cycle i.e. entry of firms, operation in markets and exit of firms. He stressed the need to expand regional outreach of CCI, simplify procedures of competition regulation, and strengthen internal capacity of the Commission.
The event ended with a vote of thanks by Secretary, CCI
Prime Minister's Office
PM Shares details of ‘8 Years of Healthy India’
“Health for everyone is pledge of New India”
“The coming years will belong to those who have invested in healthcare”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared the details of the measures taken to strengthen the healthcare sector in India during the last 8 years.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“जन-जन का स्वस्थ जीवन न्यू इंडिया का दृढ़ संकल्प है। आयुष्मान भारत से लेकर जन औषधि केंद्र तक और मेडिकल इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर से लेकर मुफ्त टीकाकरण तक देश ने जो राह तय की है, वो आज पूरी दुनिया के लिए एक मिसाल बनी है। #8YearsOfHealthyIndia”
“The coming years will belong to those who have invested in healthcare.
I am proud of the work our government has done to strengthen the healthcare sector in India. #8YearsOfHealthyIndia”
"Healthcare is among our key focus areas. The last 8 years have been about augmenting health infrastructure, ensuring affordable and quality healthcare access to every Indian, and integrating technology with this sector. #8YearsOfHealthyIndia"
Special Service and Features
2.67 Kgs gold ingot and electronic goods worth Rs. 1.40 crore seized by Chennai Air Customs. Two passengers arrested
Based on intelligence, 06 male passengers, who arrived from Dubai and Sharjah by FZ-447 and G9-471 on 18.10.2021 at 0400 hrs and 0430 hrs were intercepted at exit gate by the AIU officers.
On examination of their person,10 nos. of Gold bundlesconcealed in rectum and Gold cutbits and chain altogethertotally weighing 2.67 Kgsvalued at Rs 1.40 crores was seized under Customs Act, 1962.Two passengers were arrested.
Further investigations are under progress. This is stated in a press release issued by Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Air Intelligence Unit, Anna International Terminal, Chennai Airport.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
50.68 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
3,10,99,771 total recoveries across the country so far
Recovery Rate currently at 97.39%
43,910 patients recovered during last 24 hours
India reports 39,070 new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently 4,06,822
Active cases constitute 1.27% of total cases
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.38%
Daily positivity rate at 2.27%; less than 3% for last 13 days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 48.00 cr tests total conducted